Historical Events
- City of Berlin, Germany dedicates Léon Jessel Platz, a small town square, in memory of composer killed - at age 70 - by the Gestapo in 1943
Event of Interest
US President Reagan criticizes South African state of emergency
Famous Birthdays
Ashley Olsen (37 years old)
American actress (Full House - "Michelle"), fashion designer, and twin of Mary Kate, born in Sherman Oaks, California
- Kat Dennings [Litwick], American actress (2 Broke Girls -"Max"; Thor), born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania
Mary-Kate Olsen (37 years old)
American actress (Full House - "Michelle"), fashion designer, and twin of Ashley, born in Sherman Oaks, California
Famous Deaths
Benny Goodman (1909-1986)
American clarinetist and bandleader (King of Swing), dies at 77
- Jim Ferrier, Australian golfer (PGA C'ship 1947), dies at 71
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About June 13, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
#1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics
